Plot Synopsis:
OutKast's André Benjamin stars as Jimi Hendrix in this revealing biopic from writer-director John Ridley ('12 Years A Slave'). Covering a transformative year in Hendrix's life from 1966-67, in which he went from a New York City backing musician to making his mark in London s music scene up until his Monterey Pop triumph, the film presents an intimate portrait of the sensitive young musician on the verge of becoming a rock legend.